The pre-term girl was younger than 37 weeks and had been dead for several days. An autopsy has been performed, but it's not clear if she was born alive. The autopsy did not determine the cause or manner of death.

The body was found after two New Holland police officers responded to a call for a psychiatric or emotional issue.

"Clearly the person was upset," said Chief Donald Bowers. "We got a call from some friends of hers."

Bowers tells News 8 that when officers arrived shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday, they learned about the baby in the trash. The trash was sitting at the curb of the residence.

The mother, who is not in police custody, is receiving professional help. Police say she may not be charged.

Bowers also told News 8 that one thing is for certain: "There's really no mystery who's responsible for this," referring to the infant's mother.

The father, who was also at the scene, will not be charged.

Officials have not released the exact location where the body was found.